New York – Wet pavement glistens under streetlights as a chilly February air mass holds firm across the city, and steadier rain is poised to slow the midweek commute within the next 24 hours. Drivers should plan extra time Wednesday, especially along I-95, FDR Drive, and the Long Island Expressway.
According to the National Weather Service, rain develops Wednesday with an 80% chance of measurable precipitation and highs near 45 degrees. Rainfall amounts could reach a quarter inch by late evening. Temperatures dip to around 38 degrees Wednesday night, keeping roads mainly wet but cool enough for patchy reduced visibility.
Thursday brings mostly cloudy skies and a high near 43. Light rain chances linger into the afternoon. By Thursday night, colder air presses in. There’s a 40% chance of rain mixing with wet snow after 10 p.m. Surface temperatures hover in the upper 30s, so any heavier burst could create slushy spots on bridges and overpasses. Watch elevated roadways first.
Friday stays unsettled with rain likely and highs in the low 40s. Another rain-to-snow mix is possible late Friday night as temperatures fall toward 38. No major accumulation is expected now, but even light snow in February can create slick stretches before sunrise.
